Translating the Name
Saosin · 2003
21 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock
Explosive melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the raw energy of early 2000s post-hardcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seven Years — This track encapsulates the emotive power of Saosin's sound, showcasing soaring vocals and dynamic instrumentals that define their style.
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Translating the Name — As the title track, it exemplifies the band's intricate guitar work and lyrical depth, setting the tone for their identity within the genre.
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They Perch on Their Stilts Pointing and Daring Me to Break Custom — The song features complex structures and intense energy, highlighting Saosin's ability to blend melody with aggression seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong melodies and introspective lyrics, marking a notable entry in the post-hardcore genre.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a dynamic guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first four tracks.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ introspective themes, with vocal melodies that shift between soaring choruses and more subdued verses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise energetic listening experience
- intense emotional highs and lows
- reflective moments in short bursts
- engaging acoustic reinterpretations present
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- avoid emotionally charged intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Translating the Name marks Saosin's debut EP, released in 2003 during a surge of interest in post-hardcore music. At this point, the band was gaining traction after forming in 2003 and had recently signed with a notable label, which positioned them for wider recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Circa Survive· The Receiving End of Sirens· Dance Gavin Dance
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Seven Years
The bridge introduces a stark shift in tone and tempo, reflecting a sense of longing and regret.
This shift allows for an emotional climax that contrasts with earlier sections, enhancing the song's narrative arc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Seven Years 3:12
- 2 Translating the Name 3:26
- 3 3rd Measurement in C 2:38
- 4 Lost Symphonies 2:55
- 5 They Perch on Their Stilts Pointing and Daring Me to Break Custom 2:51
Disc 2
- 1 Seven Years (acoustic) 3:06
- 2 3rd Measurement in C (acoustic) 3:10
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